The Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield might get acquired by the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason. The Miami Heat could not sign Damian Lillard just because they did not have enough capital. The Los Angeles Clippers are yet to land James Harden since they can’t offer what the Sixers want. On the other hand, the Thunder are forced to spend their draft picks. They can not use all the draft capital they have at the moment. Where can they splash it?
The Oklahoma Sooners product Hield played 80 games for the Pacers last season and averaged 16.8 points, 2.8 assists, and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.5 percent from beyond the arc. His 3 point shooting has caught the eye of the Thunder probably and they are happy to send their draft picks. Will the Pacers accept the offer? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder involving Buddy Hield.
What would the Thunder offer for Buddy Hield?
The Thunder are expected to offer Davis Bertans and one second-round pick each from the years 2024,2025 and 2026 in exchange for the Pacers’ #24. The Thunder have accumulated a huge amount of first and second-round picks, and it might be the right time to splurge it on a star player.
Most Efficient Jump Shooters,
Points Per Jumper, 2022-23 Season*1. Stephen Curry …… 1.27
2. Kevin Durant …….. 1.24
3. Buddy Hield ………. 1.22
4. Michael Porter Jr… 1.18
5. Kevin Huerter …….. 1.16*Among top 50 most active jump shooters pic.twitter.com/w5pRWtLVMQ
— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) April 10, 2023
Why would the Pacers trade off Buddy Hield?
The Pacers do not want to part ways with the 30-year-old forward, but they are not offering what the player expects. There are speculations that Hield is waiting to see how the Pacers build their squad, and if he is not satisfied, he’ll leave. They are getting a decent player along with three second-round picks, which would be better than letting Hield go free if they don’t extend him.
Most 3-pointers made during the 2022-23 season:
Klay Thompson = 301
Buddy Hield = 288 (2 seasons in a row as 2nd place)
Stephen Curry = 273The 3 most elite shooters of our era 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GfawDh5B4G
— Z$ (@CurryProspects) September 24, 2023
Why would the Thunder like to sign Buddy Hield?
The Thunder are in no hurry to lessen the number of draft picks they have. They are focused on the roster they have at the moment. They are adding one of the best shooters in the league in this deal and that is the major reason they would like to do it,
Will the Pacers and Hield reach a middle ground? How will the Thunder spend their remaining draft picks? We’ll keep you updated.
